- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 30, 1955
- Place of Birth
- Middlesex, England, UK
Billy Idol
William Michael Albert Broad (born November 30, 1955), better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. He first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. He then embarked on a successful solo career, aided by a series of stylish music videos, making him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens and has a worldwide fan base.
Filmography
movieI Was a Teenage Sex Pistol
2026 · Self
movieEddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me
2026 · Self
movieBilly Idol Should Be Dead
2026 · Self, Songs
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
movieA Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025 · Self - Performer
movieOzzy: No Escape from Now
2025 · Self
movieBack to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow
2025 · Self
movie2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024 · Self
movieBilly Idol: State Line
2023 · Self
movieNightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
2023 · Self
movieI Want My MTV
2019 · Self
movieHere to be Heard: The Story of The Slits
2018 · Self (archive footage)
tvAmerican Idol
2018 · Self - Performer
movieTwo Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
2017 · Self
movieNew Wave: Dare to be Different
2017 · Self - Singer / Songwriter
tvSoundbreaking
2016 · Self
movieNight Flight: Born Again
2016 · Self
Billy Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
movieBilly Idol - Live Austin City Limits Music Festival 2015
2015
movieClassic Quadrophenia
2015 · Self
tvRandy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
2012 · Spikey Hair Bot (voice)
tvPunk Britannia
2012
tvEvening Urgant
2012 · Self
movieBilly Idol: In Super Overdrive Live
2009 · Vocals
tvGlenn Martin, DDS
2009
movieVH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008 · Self
tvMarkus Lanz
2008 · Self
moviePunk's Not Dead
2007 · Self
movieCountdown - The Wonder Years 2
2007 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006 · Billy Idol
tvThe One Show
2006 · Self
movieThe Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006 · Self
movieThe Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005 · The Ace Face / Cousin Kevin
movieBilly Idol - Live at Rock am Ring 2005
2005 · Vocals
tvVH1 Storytellers
2005
movieRockthology 2
2004 · Self (archive footage)
movieRockthology Presents: Hard 'N' Heavy, Volume 8
2004 · Self
moviePunk: The Early Years
2003 · Self
tvViva La Bam
2003
tvSoundstage
2003
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Musical Guest
movieBilly Idol: VH1 Storytellers
2002
movie25 Years of Punk
2001 · Self
movieHeavy Metal 2000
2000 · Odin (voice)
movieThe Filth and the Fury
2000 · Self (archive footage)
Where Are They Now?
tvWhere Are They Now?
1999 · Self
tvTV total
1999 · Self
movieThe Wedding Singer
1998 · Himself
tvLeute heute
1997 · Self
movieDegeneration Punk
1997
movieMad Dog Time
1996 · Lee Turner
movieFertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
1994
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
movieThe Doors
1991 · Cat
movieHard 'N Heavy Volume 12
1991 · Self
Billy Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
movieBilly Idol: Live in Wembley Arena 1990
1990 · Vocal, Songwriter
movieThe Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
1989 · Cousin Kevin
movieRoy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988 · Self - Audience Member
movieBilly Idol - VITAL IDOL
1987
movieD.O.A.
1981 · Self
movieThe Punk Rock Movie
1978 · Self
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest
tvAmerican Music Awards
1974 · Self - Musical Guest
tvTop of the Pops
1964 · Self
movieDreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story
— · Self
Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
movieGloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop
— · Self
movieHeavy Metal 2000: Voice Talent Featurette
— · Self